August weather forecastPanacaxtlán, Mexico

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Panacaxtlán, Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Welcoming August, Panacaxtlán notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), nearly consistent with July's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Panacaxtlán encounters an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Panacaxtlán is 78%.

Rainfall

In Panacaxtlán, in August, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Panacaxtlán, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.2 days and collects up to 782mm (30.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of August, in Panacaxtlán, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 6:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Panacaxtlán is 9.1h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.